STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Waterfalls Restaurant in Meiers Corners was the setting for an intimate family dinner party held in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Castleton Corners residents Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Sikoryak.

Mrs. Sikoryak, 79, the former Katherine Sikoryak (though not related), was born in the former Czechoslovakia. After she and her family relocated to Canada and settled in Manhattan, Mrs. Sikoryak graduated from Washington Irving High School.

She then worked in Manhattan as a typist with the former Morgan Guarantee, and a receptionist with Isbrandtsen Steamship Lines and was at each for a few years before opting for the role of full-time homemaker.

Family PhotoMr. and Mrs. William Sikoryak

In the late 1960s, Mrs. Sikoryak embarked on a 35-year career as a receptionist and medical assistant in the office of Dr. Harriet Harris in Castleton Corners. She retired in 2008.

She is an accomplished crocheter and crafted many baby blankets for premature infants through a program at St. Thomas Byzantine R.C. Church, Rahway, N.J.

Mr. Sikoryak, 87, was born in Manhattan. He graduated from Textile High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in special education from New York University, both in Manhattan.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a private, stationed in the Philippines during World War II.

Mr. Sikoryak began his working career as a gym teacher in the Bronx, but less than two years later was offered the position of educational director of The Boys Club of New York. The remainder of his long career was with the Boys Club of New York.

In 2007, Mr. Sikoryak was recognized by the organization for his efforts as the pioneering director of the Independent School Placement Program on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. His career spanned more than 50 years at the time of his retirement in 1993.

His leisure activities included golf. When his children were younger, Mr. Sikoryak volunteered as a Cub Scout leader.

The Sikoryaks were avid bowlers and belonged to Rab’s Fun League bowling and a traveling league with the Greek Catholic Union. They enjoy traveling and have cruised to many destinations including Bermuda, Spain, Portugal, Slavakia and Ukraine.

Mr. and Mrs. Sikoryak, who met at church, were married on Aug. 12, 1961 in St. Mary’s Byzantine R.C. Church, Manhattan.

They are the parents of Katherine Hogan of Fairfax County, Va., Michael Sikoryak of Odessa, Fla. and Chuck of Castleton Corners. They have five grandchildren.